Becky Albertalli Standalone Novels books in order

A complete list of Becky Albertalli's standalone YA novels in order, from The Upside of Unrequited (2017) to Amelia, If Only (2025).

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Upside of Unrequited 2017 Becky Albertalli Buy
2 Yes No Maybe So 2020 Becky Albertalli Buy
3 Kate in Waiting 2021 Becky Albertalli Buy
4 Imogen, Obviously 2023 Becky Albertalli Buy
5 Amelia, If Only 2025 Becky Albertalli Buy

Becky Albertalli’s standalone novels sit outside her Creekwood and What If It’s Us series but carry the same warm, humorous voice. The Upside of Unrequited (2017) focuses on a teen girl overwhelmed by unrequited crushes, while Yes No Maybe So (2020), co-written with Aisha Saeed, mixes romance with political activism.

Later standalones include Kate in Waiting (2021), about a girl whose friendship is tested when she and her best friend fall for the same guy, and Imogen, Obviously (2023). Amelia, If Only is scheduled for 2025, continuing Albertalli’s steady output of character-driven YA fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Becky Albertalli Standalone Novels series?

There are five books in the Becky Albertalli Standalone Novels series, published between 2017 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Becky Albertalli Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Becky Albertalli Standalone Novels series is The Upside of Unrequited, published in 2017.

What is the best Becky Albertalli standalone to start with?

The Upside of Unrequited (2017) is a good starting point. It follows Molly, a teen dealing with unrequited crushes, and shows Albertalli’s talent for writing funny, heartfelt stories about adolescent life. Kate in Waiting (2021) is another popular choice.

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